Factional National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ini Ememobong, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, of acting in ways that undermine constitutional rights and the rule of law.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, Ememobong said Nigeria’s democracy is founded on the principle of the rule of law, stressing that no public official has unlimited powers.

According to him, neither the FCT Minister nor the President possesses unfettered authority to override the fundamental rights of citizens guaranteed by the Constitution.

He maintained that Nigerians have the right to own property, assemble and freely associate, regardless of their political affiliations. Ememobong added that even unregistered political associations are constitutionally entitled to hold peaceful meetings.

The PDP chieftain argued that any attempt to restrict such rights would be contrary to the provisions of the Constitution and would weaken the country’s democratic foundations.

He further suggested that efforts to limit political gatherings or associations reflected unnecessary apprehension, describing Wike as being “afraid of his own shadow.”

He said: “The foundation of this country is the rule of law, which means power is limited and not absolute. Neither the FCT Minister nor the President has unfettered authority to override fundamental rights.

“Nigerians, whether in political parties or informal groups, have the right to own property, assemble, and associate freely.

“Even unregistered political associations have the constitutional right to meet peacefully. Any attempt to restrict these rights contradicts the Constitution and undermines the principle of the rule of law”.